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The College of Education and Human Development is an inclusive community of scholars, educators, and practitioners dedicated to the lifelong pursuit of learning, development, and well-being. Through transdisciplinary collaboration, we innovate and produce research that positively impacts the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.

Alum Adam Ayash works to make a difference with senior citizens in his community, building exercise plans and routines t...
07/14/2025

Alum Adam Ayash works to make a difference with senior citizens in his community, building exercise plans and routines to help them gain mobility and find joy. Read more about Adam's work here:

As people age, it is natural for them to see their physical fitness deteriorate. However, local fitness trainer Adam Ayash has committed himself to slowing the decline in physical fitness

07/11/2025

CNBC names Virginia #1 in education for the second year in a row! 🎓

As the state’s largest public research university, George Mason University is proud to be part of the drivers of educational excellence as the #1 in VA for innovation, value, internships, and upward mobility. 💚💛

📷: OUB

07/11/2025

Graduate student Nasser McCummings, PhD Student Yosef Shaul, and faculty members Joel Martin and Marcie Fyock-Martin recently published a paper in the Strength and Conditioning Journal titled, "Injuries in the Fire Service: An Updated Review and Strategies for Practitioners." Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4ymtkyey

Erik Hines co-authored an article titled, "An Overview of Instructional Violence: Promoting Culturally Responsive Instru...
07/10/2025

Erik Hines co-authored an article titled, "An Overview of Instructional Violence: Promoting Culturally Responsive Instruction" in the Gifted Child Today journal. Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/4fxp56h6

Anastasia Kitsantas wrote an op-ed in Psychology Today discussing the value of a great tutor and how tutors can help stu...
07/08/2025

Anastasia Kitsantas wrote an op-ed in Psychology Today discussing the value of a great tutor and how tutors can help students take charge of their learning. Read the article here:

Tutoring isn’t just about grades, it’s about growth. The TUTOR model helps students set goals, stay motivated, monitor, reflect, and own their learning for life.

David Houston was quoted in an article from The 74 discussing private school choice. Read the article here:  https://tin...
07/07/2025

David Houston was quoted in an article from The 74 discussing private school choice. Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/2vyttd48

Heather Walter received an award from the Spencer Foundation in support of a study focused on the development of a measu...
07/03/2025

Heather Walter received an award from the Spencer Foundation in support of a study focused on the development of a measure to assess factors that contribute to burnout among special education teachers and their well-being. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/42zyvszr

The push to “get published” at the doctoral level can be intimidating, especially when you're not sure where to start 🧐📚...
07/02/2025

The push to “get published” at the doctoral level can be intimidating, especially when you're not sure where to start 🧐📚

Gain insider tips for each stage of the publishing process from doctoral candidate Alejandra Salazar Salame here: https://tinyurl.com/y6xtk6uw

Joel Martin was quoted in an article from Highways Today highlighting his work with Craig Yu identifying ways to utilize...
07/01/2025

Joel Martin was quoted in an article from Highways Today highlighting his work with Craig Yu identifying ways to utilize augmented reality in firefighter training programs. Read the article here:

Augmented Reality is Revolutionising Firefighter Training It sounds counterintuitive, but firefighting training can be just as dangerous as the real Discover how researchers are using augmented reality and AI to revolutionise firefighter training, enhancing safety and performance while reducing inju...

Alumna Jihane Mrad, Graduate Certificate in Education Policy '23, was recently featured in the Breaking Paradigm podcast...
06/30/2025

Alumna Jihane Mrad, Graduate Certificate in Education Policy '23, was recently featured in the Breaking Paradigm podcast where she discussed her work in advocating for public Montessori schools in Fairfax County. Listen to the episode here:

Podcast Episode · Breaking the Paradigm · 06/01/2025 · 1h 1m

Yoosun Chung was quoted in an op-ed that discusses a recent keynote address she gave that highlighted the importance of ...
06/26/2025

Yoosun Chung was quoted in an op-ed that discusses a recent keynote address she gave that highlighted the importance of communication technologies, specifically for individuals with disabilities. Read more about this here:

Korea hosts dialogue on brainwave communication technologies for disabilities Innovative technologies transform communication for individuals with disabilities at dialogue event

Kimberly Avila leads The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Blindness and Vision Impairment, a long-running,...
06/24/2025

Kimberly Avila leads The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Blindness and Vision Impairment, a long-running, state-funded program to recruit, train, and retain teachers for students who are blind and visually impaired. Read more about this:

Special education for blindness and visual impairment is at the forefront of education innovation and new technology. But the field is facing one critical shortage: teachers for elementary and secondary schools.

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